MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 02235 Pg. 1

1. Chemical Product and Contact Information Issued: 11/19/07

Ribbon, Black
Product Name: Part number:
780-928
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-3887)

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) by Weight
Fatty Acid 67701-08-0 Not avail. Not avail. 40 - 60
Mineral Oil 64742-52-5 5 5 15 - 25
Carbon Black* 1333-86-4 3.5 3.5 9-
12
Triarylmethane Dye 8005-02-5 Not avail. Not avail. 8 - 12
Triarylmethane Dye 52080-58-7 Not avail. Not avail. 3-6
Triarylmethane Dye 6786-83-0 Not avail. Not avail. 3-6
Triarylmethane Dye 495-54-5 Not avail. Not avail. 3-5
Triarylmethane Dye 2390-60-5 Not avail. Not avail. 1-3
Amine Salt 61791-53-5 Not avail. Not avail. 1-2
* Contained in ink which is less than 24% of the ribbon.


3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
No unusual fire or spill precautions; negligible health risk. A black ribbon 7 to 9 yards long on a plastic,
metal or fiber spool.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Can be irritating.
SKIN: Essentially non-irritating.
INHALATION: None known.
INGESTION: None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None known.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: None known.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.

P/N: 780-928
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Remove and launder contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not available.

5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: > 200?? F. (93?? C.) Method Used: COC
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Very sooty opaque smoke. Products of combustion
are primarily carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: This product is combustible. Firefighters should wear proper
protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operating in a
positive-pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Pick up material to eliminate a slipping hazard and to prevent staining.

7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Wear gloves to prevent staining.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Mechanical ventilation is sufficient.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Wear gloves to prevent staining.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.




P/N: 780-928
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: A black ribbon 7 to 9 yards long on a plastic, metal or fiber spool.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.96 - 1.4
pH: Not available.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): None.

10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, extreme heat.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.

11. Toxicological Information
None reported.

12. Ecological Information
The ink in the ribbon can act as a dye to pollute lakes and rivers. Recycling is successful at reducing
waste going to the landfills as does incineration.

13. Disposal Consideration
In accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Generally, normal solid waste disposal.

14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.




P/N: 780-928
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15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated
CALIFORNIA: Some forms of Mineral oil are on the California list of air Toxics "hot spots"
chemicals. There are no DOT requirements known.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: Not regulated.



16. Other Information
Prepared By:

Jason Whitt

Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.




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